What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 858?

RIC VI Treveri 858 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.24g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse (RIC VI Treveri 858)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Treveri 858

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

310 AD-313 AD

Mint

Treveri

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.24g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind

Reverse

MARTI CON-SERVATORI

Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VI Treveri 858 is an ae2 of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD), struck at the Treveri mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.24g, 24mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

About the Treveri Mint

Treveri (modern Trier, Germany) was one of the principal mints of the late Roman Empire, operating from the late third century through the fifth century. It was a primary source of gold solidi for the Western Empire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Treveri 858?: RIC VI Treveri 858 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (310 AD-313 AD) struck at the Treveri mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Treveri 858.
How do you identify RIC VI Treveri 858?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, right, seen from behind with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield with the inscription MARTI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Treveri 858?: RIC VI Treveri 858 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.24g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.